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Vikings | Peterson scores twice Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 06:21 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in Week 10.
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Vikings | Peterson becoming more patient Fri Nov 13, 10:33 AM
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings running backs coach Eric Bieniemy said RB Adrian Peterson has been working on becoming patient when running so he can allow holes to open up. 'Trust me. He's done an outstanding job of being more patient,' Bieniemy said. 'Is he there? Not yet. He still has a long way to go. But that's part of the process.'
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Vikings | Tahi injured in locker-room horseplay Mon Nov 2, 09:45 AM
Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports Minnesota Vikings FB Naufahu Tahi (eye) suffered an eye injury while wrestling with RB Adrian Peterson in the team's locker room Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a source. The horseplay led to Tahi missing the team's Week 8 game.
| Our view: Adrian Peterson will smash you in the face, even if you're a member of the Vikings! On Saturday coaches thought Tahi was going to play, but had to declare him inactive for the game against the Packers after overnight swelling. |
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Vikings | Peterson held to 69 yards rushing in Week 7 Sun Oct 25, 10:17 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries in Week 7. He also caught four passes for 60 yards.
| Our view: Peterson still left the most indelible impression of the game (and on William Gay) when he trucked a Steelers DB on his way to key late first down. |
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Vikings | Peterson probable for Week 7 Fri Oct 23, 05:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will be able to play.
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Vikings | Peterson limited Thursday Thu Oct 22, 05:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 22, but is likely to play in Week 7.
| Our view: The Vikings want to establish their ground game with Peterson, but it could be tough to find running room against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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Vikings | Peterson limited in practice Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 09:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Vikings | Peterson not concerned with injury Mon Oct 19, 11:15 AM
Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 6 game but was able to continue playing. Peterson indicated, however, the injury was not a big concern. 'I was in some pain,' Peterson said. 'It wasn't broke or anything. Right now it's feeling real good, actually.'
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Vikings | Peterson surpasses 100-yard mark in Week 6 Sun Oct 18, 05:51 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 148 on 22 carries in Week 6. He was the second straight running back to rush for at least 100 yards against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Vikings | Peterson feeling good, and putting team goals ahead of personal stats Tue Oct 13, 04:55 PM
Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 69 yards rushing in Week 5, which was his fourth consecutive game with fewer than 100 yards rushing. Peterson carried the ball 15 times in the game, which was the second time this year he's had 15 carries. He had fewer than 17 carries only once last season, which was in the regular-season finale. 'I feel good. I'll be ready for this stretch (against Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Green Bay) we're about to run down,' Peterson said. Peterson, who has just 100-yard outing this year, is second in the league with 481 yards rushing despite the decreased work load. He said he isn't worried about winning the rushing title or individual awards; he is more focused on getting to the Super Bowl and coming away with a ring. 'That's all that matters to me,' Peterson said.
| Our view: Winning a Super Bowl is priority number one of quarterback Brett Favre as well. Peterson is the best running back in the game, and is obviously an every week starter. |
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Vikings | Peterson dinged Week 4 Tue Oct 6, 12:35 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (leg) tweaked his leg in Week 4, according to head coach Brad Childress.
| Our view: Peterson was not bench, but suffered the injury after fumbling the football during the second quarter. The Packers defense stacked up Peterson, and it allowed rookie linebacker Clay Matthews to strip the ball right out of Peterson's hands and return it for six. |
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Vikings | Tough night for Peterson Tue Oct 6, 10:22 AM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for just 55 yards in Week 4. Peterson was held to just 12 yards on 11 attempts in the second half. He also lost a fumble during the game.
| Our view: The fumble was ripped away from him by rookie linebacker Clay Matthews, and was returned for six points. The Packers made a concentrated effort to stop Peterson, and make Brett Favre beat them. Favre gladly obliged, and had a good night through the air. |
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Vikings | Peterson runs for 85 yards Week 3 Sun Sep 27, 09:28 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 19 carries for 85 yards and two receptions for 14 receiving yards.
| Our view: Peterson was much more effective this season against the San Francisco defense, but was unable to break his big plays for scores. The Vikings were forced to play catchup more often, using Chester Taylor as the back in passing situations, which limited Peterson's carries. |
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Vikings | Peterson probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 05:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to play.
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Vikings | Peterson says injury not serious Thu Sep 24, 01:56 PM
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (back) said his back injury is not a big deal.
| Our view: As officer Barbrady would say, "Nothing to see people!" Fantasy owners are breathing a big sigh of relief here. |
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Vikings | A. Peterson limited in practice Wednesday Wed Sep 23, 08:54 PM
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (back) was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.
| Our view: Peterson should be fine and every motivation to erase the memory of the 14 carry, three yard performance against the 49ers in his rookie year. |
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Vikings | Peterson runs for 92 yards Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 15 carries for 92 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 2 game. He also caught four passes for 24 receiving yards.
| Our view: The Vikings started slowly again this week, but Peterson again warmed up quickly and toyed with the Lions' defense at times. The preseason debate over whether to draft Peterson or Maurice Jones-Drew is already a technical fall in Peterson's favor. |
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Vikings | Peterson had trouble holding onto ball versus Detroit last year Sun Sep 20, 04:06 AM
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for more than 100 yards in each of his games against the Detroit Lions last season, but failed to score a touchdown. Peterson fumbled four times against the Lions last year, losing two of them.
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The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns in the team's Week 1 game.
| Our view: Any doubt who the #1 overall pick should be now? |
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Vikings | More on Peterson's arm Sun Sep 13, 03:05 PM
Updating previous reports, FOX Sports reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (arm) suffered what is being called an arm laceration at the same spot he received an IV.
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Updating a previous report, FOX Sports reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (arm) is having his arm checked out on the sidelines because the spot when he received the IV at halftime was bleeding.
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Vikings | Peterson receives IV during halftime Sun Sep 13, 02:44 PM
FOX Sports reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (dehydration) received an IV during halftime of the team's Week 1 game because of dehydration. He was able to play at the start of the second half.
| Our view: It hasn't affected his fantasy line as Peterson already has two TDs. |
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Vikings | A. Peterson believes he will see more work on third downs this year Thu Sep 10, 02:16 PM
Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he expects to see more playing time on third downs this season.
| Our view: Adrian Peterson has improved his receiving skill, and with his aggressive running style he could rack up a lot of yards after the catch. Chester Taylor is still a very good receiving option out of the backfield, and the team may decide to keep Peterson fresh by continuing to feature Taylor on third downs. We do know that Peterson versus a nickel defense would equal bad things for the opposition. |
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Vikings | Childress feels Peterson is NFL's best player Thu Sep 3, 11:02 AM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress believes RB Adrian Peterson is currently the NFL's best player. Childress' defense of Peterson came following comments made by San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson in which Tomlinson felt he was the best running back in the league. 'LaDainian is a hell of a back and he's entitled to his opinion,' Childress said. 'I'm going to tell you, my guy is the best football player in the National Football League and he's the best running back in the National Football League and I believe that.'
| Our view: Wow! Brad Childress is actually right here. Let's hope he doesn't feel the same way about Brett Favre. |
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Vikings | Peterson goes over 100-yard mark Monday Mon Aug 31, 10:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 117 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries in the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 31.
| Our view: Peterson got 3/4 of the way to 100 yards on one touch in the first quarter. If you had any doubts about taking him at the #1 overall pick in any format, watching that run should dispel them. |
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Vikings | Peterson says having Favre is special Sat Aug 22, 12:11 PM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had high praise for QB Brett Favre, saying Favre's arrival to the team is special. 'It's special,' Peterson said. 'I've been watching the guy since I was in elementary school. To be able to be on the same team with him and for him to bring that passion he plays with ... He's just a good guy, a funny guy. He's a good teammate.'
| Our view: Peterson is a classy guy, and it shows through in these comments. |
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Vikings | Peterson sees plenty of work Friday Sat Aug 22, 12:02 PM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson had 44 yards rushing on 10 carries in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 21.
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Vikings | Peterson has sights set on 2,000 yards Sat Aug 15, 10:24 AM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is looking to rush for 2,000 yards. 'It is something I think about and dream about,' Peterson said. 'I don't focus on it because you'll never accomplish it that way, but that's my bar. It will always be 2,000 or more. I hope to accomplish that some day.'
| Our view: If there is a back in the NFL that could rush for 2,000 yards it is certainly Adrian Peterson. |
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Vikings | Peterson to have bigger role in offense Sat Aug 8, 08:55 AM
John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is trying to work his way more into the team's passing offense this season.
| Our view: Finally! Brad Childress seems to have acquired a creative bug during the offseason. He has had Peterson lined up in the slot as a receiver during training camp, Peterson is working on pass protection, and the Vikings may have a tough time getting him off the field this year. That's pretty impressive for a guy who was involved in 65% of the plays in 2008. |
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Vikings | Team wants to use Peterson in passing game, but Taylor getting most third-down snaps Sun Aug 2, 01:18 PM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports that while Vikings coaches want to get RB Adrian Peterson more involved in the passing game, Chester Taylor continues to get most of the third-down snaps. "We have a Chester Taylor and we might as well use him," offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said.
| Our view: That doesn't discourage us from endorsing Peterson as a #1 overall pick, in fact it just shows that he actually has upside if the Vikings are successful in getting him a bigger role in the passing game, or if Taylor suffers an injury. |
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Vikings | A. Peterson weighs in at 220 pounds Fri Jul 31, 07:29 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he managed to reduce his body fat while adding three pounds. Peterson said, "I came in at 220. I feel like that's a pretty good weight if I can stay in the 220-range. I'm feeling good. I'm not feeling too heavy. I put on some good weight this offseason. I'm just ready to get it going."
| Our view: Peterson originally wanted to weigh in at 230 pounds earlier this offseason, but decided against gaining that much weight. It's doubtful that he's lost any of his burst or quickness because of the added weight but the team will monitor him closely. He is already one of the most bruising backs in the game and added muscle only means more punishment for anyone trying to tackle him. |
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Vikings | Red zone remains test for A.D. Sun Jun 21, 09:00 PM
John Holler, from Vikingupdate.com, reports Adrian Peterson's nickname is "All Day," but his day often ends when the Vikings get near the goal line. Maybe that's because the Vikings running back hasn't been as successful as one might think in that area.
| Our view: In 2 seasons in the NFL, Peterson has carried the ball just 12 times inside the opposition's 5-yard line. He has scored on seven of those 12 attempts, however all but one have been from 1-yard out. By comparison LenDale White had 21 carries inside the 5-yard line just last season, which he converted into 12 rushing TDs. In 2008 a total of 25 running backs had more rushes inside the 5-yard line than Peterson, including rookies Steve Slaton (18), Kevin Smith (14) and Matt Forte (12) and two running backs from the Baltimore Ravens --- LeRon McClain (17) and Willis McGahee (10). Peterson's total was only three carries more than Chester Taylor, who had six carries for nine yards and two TDs last year. Of the 31 running backs with eight or more carries inside the 5-yard line, nobody has a worse per-carry average than Peterson's 0.33. This is one reason why some fantasy owners are selecting Maurice Jones-Drew with the #1 pick over Adrian Peterson. It's an interesting argument, but we still envision Peterson rushing for 1,500+ yards with double-digit rushing TDs. |
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Vikings | Peterson absent from OTA Thursday Thu Jun 4, 04:43 PM
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was not present during the team's organized team activity Thursday, June 4, according to head coach Brad Childress.
| Our view: When asked if Peterson and Taylor would be at the OTA next week, Childress said, "We'll see. They have surprised me back and forth when they are in and out." |
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Vikings | Peterson has added muscle Mon Jun 1, 02:01 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he has lowered his body fat, added six pounds of muscle and now weighs 216 pounds.
| Our view: There were reports that Adrian wanted to get up to 230 pounds, but that didn't happen. Fantasy owners don't have to worry about extra weight taking away Peterson's gamebreaking ability. |
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Vikings | Peterson not worried about fumbles Wed May 20, 10:55 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson was asked about his league-leading nine fumbles in 2008. Peterson said, "When I watched the film, it really wasn't the guys, the blows they were hitting [me with]. It was me being careless with the ball, trying to go the extra yard. Get to the end zone, because that's my mindset. There's so many things I can work on. Fumbling the ball, that's not my main concern at all. I do a good job holding onto the ball. I guess you could argue from last year, but that's definitely not my main concern."
| Our view: Nothing to worry about here people. Several backs have learned how to be more secure with the football, just look at Tiki Barber after Tom Coughlin made him carry the ball differently. Peterson is getting ready for a monster season. |
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Vikings | Peterson says team attitude has changed Wed May 20, 05:01 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said he senses a new attitude around the team after they made the playoffs last season. 'From me being here going into my third year with the guys I came in with, just a different focus as far as mindset. Being able to get the taste of the playoffs last year, I think that it's opened eyes from guys and it's OK, 'We really can make a run.' Just the focus. I see guys in here working out hard and there's really just like a different vibe in the locker room,' Peterson said.
| Our view: Adrian Peterson avoided the whole Favre topic and told reporters to ask Brad Childress if they wanted to talk about the future Hall of Fame QB. Peterson leads by example and will back up these statements in the regular season. |
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Vikings | A. Peterson a big fan of Favre Thu May 14, 08:58 PM
Rick Alonzo, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson said during an interview with ESPN that he knows "it's a possibility" that retired QB Brett Favre might sign with the team. Peterson said, "Just him coming in, the leadership he would definitely bring, a guy that's well respected, been around the league a long time, I'm a big fan of him. I grew up watching him, just loving the passion he played with. That would be something he would definitely bring to the locker room."
| Our view: Adrian Peterson and all the Vikings are saying the right things. It's Minnesota or bust for Favre in 2009. |
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